Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $187.61 | 6.806% | $200.3787 | $200.38 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
Purchase #2 | $165.83 | 5.365% | $174.7268 | $174.73 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
Purchase #3 | $211.33 | 13.808% | $240.5104 | $240.51 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
Purchase #4 | $162.60 | 4.285% | $169.5674 | $169.57 | $169.55 | $169.60 |
Purchase #5 | $113.40 | 8.820% | $123.4019 | $123.40 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
Purchase #6 | $26.84 | 13.620% | $30.4956 | $30.50 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
Purchase #7 | $131.37 | 6.109% | $139.3954 | $139.40 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.98 | $1,078.4762 | $1,078.49 | $1,078.50 | $1,078.50 |